Boat Builds & Restorations

Every boat has a story. Some just need another chapter.

At Tin Can Boat Works, we restore and convert older aluminum boats, pontoons, and personal watercraft into practical, fishing-focused machines.

Follow our projects from acquisition and demolition through structural repairs, rigging, and final water testing. We share the challenges, decisions, and improvements that go into each build—not just the finished product.

Small Boats. Serious Fishing.

Current Boat Builds

Follow our active restoration projects as they progress from initial inspection and demolition through repairs, rigging, and final water testing.

Select a build below to see the project details, photographs, and latest progress updates.

TIN CAN BUILD #001

Crestliner Sportsman 18

An 18-foot aluminum fishing boat restoration, currently undergoing demolition and evaluation.

Status: Demolition Underway

TIN CAN BUILD #002

Waverunner GP 760

Yamaha 1995 GP760 Waverunner. This will be a sport build

Status: Evaluation Underway

TIN CAN BUILD #003

Waverunner GP 760

Yamaha 1997 GP760 Waverunner. This will be a sport build

Status: Evaluation Underway